Po Monkey

[timberjack]

I heard that the NCAA hired a local attorney from Oxford to represent their interests regarding the Powe situation. I'm wondering if anybody knows who it is. Also, why wouldn't they bring in their own guns instead of hiring local?? Just doesn't make snese to me..........

[mudsucker]

Maybe he is an MSU alum!

[RebelYelp]

generally, when the NCAA has affairs such as this, they outsource a local with knowledge of the legal system in that particular state to work along with their own legal staff.....

not sure if they have a local here or not, haven't heard that

[Po Monkey Lounger]

The NCAA attys who will actually handle the substance of the legal matter are probably out-of-state and not licensed in Mississippi. They can be admitted to practice temporarily on a case-by case basis, per a process called pro hoc vice admission, but still must have local counsel retained to appear with them in all proceedings before the court. That is my best guess as to what is happening.

[timberjack]

I wonder who it is.........as a local boy, I bet his name'll be 'mud' after all this is over.

[Po Monkey Lounger]

Another tidbit I am hearing on the legal front re the Powe matter is that if the NCAA does not reverse its ruling , then Powe will proceed with his suit in Chancery Court to obtain a permanent injunction against the NCAA and UM requiring his admission as a scholarship athlete. And if this happens, subpoenas for testimony (most likely via depositions) will be issued in the Powe suit for Tuberville, Slive, Croom, and Miles. The results of these depositions may then be used to support a suit by the teacher/proctor against the SEC and/or any of these individuals for slander, damage to reputation, etc.

These coaches, and Slive, I understand, are the ones who have voiced objections to the NCAA to Powe's clearance due to alleged indiscretions re his completion of some correspondence courses proctored by this teacher. Basically, they are calling the teacher a liar and saying she aided Powe in cheating. When you make such allegations that could affect the life of someone, you better have proof. IF it is just an opinion based upon conjecture, you may get nailed. Hell hath no fury like a scorned woman.


I'm telling you folks, this whole Powe matter is beyond belief ---and through the Twilight Zone into outer space. I can't believe all the outside forces that have been working against admission of this kid to UM ---some even within UM itself (some of the academic snob brigade).


But, the bottom line is:

IF they can't prove he cheats, then he must wear the cleats. But, if they have proof he cheated, then he must be de-cleated.

And at this point, if there is no proof he cheated ---and the evidence indicates to the contrary ---there are some folks out there who will be sweating bullets in the coming weeks/months. Jim Carroll, Powe's attorney, is a very good attorney (he used to be a partner in the firm I am with). He is convinced that Powe's cause is just and will not lay down or submit to the powers of the NCAA and SEC. This could get very interesting. The NCAA has asked for more time to rule on Powe --- the rats are scurrying for cover.

[Bankermane]

His attorney be's pOwe muNKee.

[sportsman450]

His attorney be's pOwe muNKee.

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[BBB]

AND YOU OLE PISSERS MAKE FUN OF TENNESSEE,CRAP MAN YOU ARE TRYING TO GET SOME KID IN TO SCHOOL THAT CANT READ KNOW DATS A PROGRAM TO BE PROUD OF.....LOSE DA FLAG AND SEE WHAT IT GETS YOU!

[Po Monkey Lounger]

BBB, ya mean like this player:

Here is an interesting post re the Powe situation by a former employee of UT's athletic department:

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"There have been moments I have been outraged by some of the comments about Powe and some I agree with as well. However, after working with Special Needs athletes at UT for 3 1/2 yrs. in their wonderful academic facility and in their wonderful Special Needs Program for the athletes I have seen it all. First of all I wish Ole Miss would start a similiar program....I'm willing to start it and work for Ole Miss .
Anyway, here is my story of one football player from UT with a similiar disability that I want to share. I started working with this kid as a freshman. It took awhile for him to gain trust in me due to his severe learning disability and inability to read and spell. It was an embarrassment for him. He came from an inner city school system that passed him through without ever giving him the help he needed. Now this kid is a senior and he is going to graduate. He worked so hard and never missed an appointment with me nor a class. His reading has improved 100% from where it was because of the help he was able to receive. His grades aren't A's and not too many B's, but a C for him is an acomplishment. It is not that he is not smart, but his disability is a hurdle he must overcome daily. Had it not been for football he would not be in college. Now this kid wants to work with inner city youth and be a role model. He worked with Youth Villages this past summer.
I could go on and on about this situation and how proud I am of this kid, but I won't. All I am saying is I understand people saying Powe wouldn't get a shot at college if he weren't an athlete, but if he turns out to be like this kid at UT and given a chance it will be inspiring. The kid at UT will most likely go pro next year, but he is prepared for a future with a degree and a goal. He's become like a brother to me now and I am so glad he was given the opportunity to succeed.
I am no longer at UT, but I know that they have this situation all the time. Some kids just aren't given the right tools early on. Sorry this was long, but I thought I had more of a right to chime in on this topic after working in this area than any media person out there.

LEAH SHANKS

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